Indre (river) facts for kids
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The Indre near Rigny-Ussé
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| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | near Préveranges, Cher 504 m (1,654 ft) |
| River mouth | Loire 47°14′2″N 0°11′0″E / 47.23389°N 0.18333°E |
| Length | 279.3 km (173.5 mi) |
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| Progression | Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin size | 3,462 km2 (1,337 sq mi) |
The Indre is a river in central France. It is about 279 kilometers (173 miles) long. The Indre is a left tributary of the larger Loire River.
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Where the Indre River Starts and Ends
The Indre River begins in the Cher department of France. Its source is near a place called Préveranges. This is where the river's journey first begins.
Journey Through France
The Indre River flows generally towards the northwest. It travels through three different departments in France:
Towns Along the River
As the Indre River flows, it passes by several towns. Some of the important towns it goes through include:
- La Châtre
- Châteauroux
- Loches
Joining the Loire River
The Indre River eventually joins the Loire River. This meeting point is near a place called Avoine. It is also close to the Chinon nuclear power plant.
Tributaries of the Indre River
A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river. The Indre River has its own tributaries that add water to it.
Main Tributary: The Indrois
The most important tributary of the Indre River is the Indrois. The Indrois joins the Indre at a town called Azay-sur-Indre.
Smaller Tributary: The Trégonce
Another smaller river that flows into the Indre is the Trégonce.
Images for kids
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The Indre River near Rigny-Ussé.
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Map showing the Indre River's path.
See also
- In Spanish: Río Indre para niños
